Legal Intern Internships
Legal intern internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working attorneys and paralegals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Technology & Software, Law & Legal Services, and Government & Public Sector, with The Cigna, Law Offices of Sabrina Li, and International Rescue Committee among the employers posting roles now.
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Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
We employ over 9,200 associates within our family of companies and are growing! At Kemper, we foster a culture of ownership and accountability where high performance and strong contributions are recognized, valued and rewarded. Add to that our growing auto, home, life and health business segments across the U.S. and you’ve got endless potential. Whether your next journey is across the aisle or up the ladder, you’ll find the space and support you need to continue your personal and professional development all under one roof.
Kemper’s Extern Program
Kemper’s extern program will enable you to broaden your understanding of the business, make valuable connections, and set a course for your professional journey with us. You will work on civil litigation matters that impact our clients.
Kemper is looking for students who want to learn, work hard, and are willing to a make real-life impact on cases that will involve attorneys and paralegals. We deliver meaningful experiences in various areas of the litigation process like pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediations/arbitrations, trial, and much more. Are you ready to create your own journey by joining ours?
What Kemper’s Extern Program Provides
- Projects that support our attorneys in litigation
- Real-time constructive feedback
- A resource team to assist with training and career development
- Collaboration with managers who have excellent legal acumen
- Opportunities to interact with the senior leadership team and attorneys
- Dedicated program managers and knowledgeable mentors
- Lasting career connections with fellow externs
Extern Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with drafting discovery responses, reporting to claims, preparing for mediation/arbitration/trial.
- Work independently and/or as part of a team to draft pleadings, connect with clients, gather documents and information, process closures, etc.
- Perform legal research as needed.
Extern Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be a 2nd year or 3rd year law student (or 4th year law student if in a part time program or JD/MBA program) enrolled in an ABA-approved law school.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Energetic and eager to tackle new projects.
- Self-directed and able to work with little supervision.
- Interest in civil litigation, personal injury, and insurance
- Good collaborative and relationship-building skills
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Commitment of up to 25 work hours per week
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.
Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.
Location(s)
Doral, FloridaDetails
Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
We employ over 9,200 associates within our family of companies and are growing! At Kemper, we foster a culture of ownership and accountability where high performance and strong contributions are recognized, valued and rewarded. Add to that our growing auto, home, life and health business segments across the U.S. and you’ve got endless potential. Whether your next journey is across the aisle or up the ladder, you’ll find the space and support you need to continue your personal and professional development all under one roof.
Kemper’s Extern Program
Kemper’s extern program will enable you to broaden your understanding of the business, make valuable connections, and set a course for your professional journey with us. You will work on civil litigation matters that impact our clients.
Kemper is looking for students who want to learn, work hard, and are willing to a make real-life impact on cases that will involve attorneys and paralegals. We deliver meaningful experiences in various areas of the litigation process like pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediations/arbitrations, trial, and much more. Are you ready to create your own journey by joining ours?
What Kemper’s Extern Program Provides
- Projects that support our attorneys in litigation
- Real-time constructive feedback
- A resource team to assist with training and career development
- Collaboration with managers who have excellent legal acumen
- Opportunities to interact with the senior leadership team and attorneys
- Dedicated program managers and knowledgeable mentors
- Lasting career connections with fellow externs
Extern Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with drafting discovery responses, reporting to claims, preparing for mediation/arbitration/trial.
- Work independently and/or as part of a team to draft pleadings, connect with clients, gather documents and information, process closures, etc.
- Perform legal research as needed.
Extern Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be a 2nd year or 3rd year law student (or 4th year law student if in a part time program or JD/MBA program) enrolled in an ABA-approved law school.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Energetic and eager to tackle new projects.
- Self-directed and able to work with little supervision.
- Interest in civil litigation, personal injury, and insurance
- Good collaborative and relationship-building skills
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Commitment of up to 25 work hours per week
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.
Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.
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Tips for Your Legal Intern Internship Search
Apply earlier than the semester suggests
Large law firms and corporate legal departments fill summer cohorts the preceding fall, often by November. Smaller employers and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Map out your target roles at the start of each term and submit materials as soon as postings appear, not when the deadline is days away.
Build a writing sample before you apply
Hiring teams for legal intern roles want something to read, not just a list of classes. Draft a memo, case summary, or research brief from a class assignment or moot problem. Polish one piece until it demonstrates clear analysis and precise writing, then make it easy to share, whether as a PDF attachment or a link.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Career fairs surface structured programs tied to your school, and attorneys who recruit on campus often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center advisors frequently know which employers recruit from your program before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller firms and legal departments alongside campus activity reaches employers who never attend fairs.
Practice case analysis out loud before your screen
Legal intern interviews often include a fact-pattern or hypothetical that you walk through in real time. Practicing out loud matters because interviewers weigh how you structure your reasoning, not just the conclusion you reach. Work through practice scenarios with a classmate or record yourself, and get comfortable explaining your logic step by step under time pressure.
Target structured 1L and 2L summer associate pipelines early
Major law firms run formal summer associate programs built to train people new to legal practice. These programs recruit on a defined calendar, often opening applications before October for the following summer. Identify the firms whose practice areas match your interests, note their recruiting timelines, and submit in the first application window.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 44% of the legal intern internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you begin reviewing postings, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you cannot take. Filtering first saves time and keeps your focus on opportunities you'll actually pursue.
Legal Intern Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a legal intern internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For legal intern candidates, a writing sample, drafted brief, or documented research memo gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a legal intern internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real assignments, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position for a return offer by treating every task as a work sample, but keep applying elsewhere so you're not counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for legal intern internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large law firms and corporate legal departments recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies, government offices, and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly and submit materials as soon as a role opens.
Are legal intern internships paid?
Most professional legal intern internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by employer size, industry, and location, and listings show pay where the employer discloses it. Nonprofit and government placements sometimes offer stipends rather than hourly wages, so read each posting carefully before you apply.
What should a legal intern internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three completed assignments with the tools and sources used, and link to anything reviewable, such as a writing sample, drafted memo, or case analysis. Add relevant coursework in law, policy, or research methods, list any legal software or citation tools you know, and keep everything to one page.
Are there remote legal intern internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 56% of the legal intern internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a 1L or 2L summer associate internship?
Summer associate programs are structured legal internships at law firms specifically designed for first-year (1L) and second-year (2L) law students. They run over the summer, pair interns with attorneys across practice groups, and are among the most competitive legal intern pipelines available. Recruiting opens early in the academic year, so identify programs that fit your goals and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get legal intern internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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